Workout
5 RFT
12 Deadlifts (225/155)
12 Strict Handstand push ups (one scaling option, and another option, and another)
12 Box jump over (24/20)
**There’s a lot going on today, and I’m looking specifically at the deadlifts and handstand push ups. We have a moderately heavy deadlift and a difficult gymnastics movement as the primary focus. We have some deadlifts coming up Thursday, and the handstand push ups build on last Thursday’s skill work. Maybe we’ll see HSPU in 20.2 on Friday, too!
Looking at the links above, there’s a minimum of 3 different ways to scale the handstand push ups (HSPU). These are not your only options. But keep in mind that the boxes will be in use for the jumps. Which is the best one for you? The one that allows you to achieve full range of motion and helps get you closer to the goal of doing a handstand push up. I’m not a fan of the easy way out. Could I do downdog style push ups with shitty form? Absolutely. Am I better off doing seated DB presses? Not if I’m cranking out 12 reps unbroken at 15#. Find a challenging weight/movement, but one that’s doable.
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